About – Holistic Matters

My name is Caroline, I am an experienced Ayurveda massage therapist and reflexologist, with additional qualifications in beauty therapy, and nutritional therapy. My aim is to help individuals reduce their stress levels by providing relaxing holistic treatments and nutritional advice. I have over 15 years' experience delivering holistic treatments and beauty treatments and have worked in several prestigious five-star hotels.

A treatment at my holistic cabin gives you an opportunity to relax, put yourself first, to contemplate your life, and to reflect on who you are. If you attend a retreat on a regular basis, my treatments can help you to keep well between visits.

Holistic refers to holism, which treats the body as one unit, rather than treating one condition; without investigating what is causing this condition to manifest. The other important holistic factors to take into account are the physical, mental and social activity of each individual.

Caroline is fully insured through the guild of beauty therapist, providing the client with peace of mind. I am also on the register of The Federation of Holistic Therapists and the association of reflexology's.

What can I expect during an Ayurvedic massage?

Ayurvedic massage uses different techniques to a Swedish or deep tissue massage. Ayurvedic massage uses a variety of techniques to awaken marma points and stimulate endorphins throughout the body. The rhythmic motion used to stimulate marma points can help joint, muscle stiffness, and mobility.

In Ayurveda, oiling the body is very important. This technique wards off old age by nourishing the body and keeping joints and skin healthy. The oil used must be 100% natural as synthetic oils will not penetrate the body tissues.

For this reason, an Ayurvedic masseur will not apply deep pressure to break down knots. If you would like to break down tension in shoulders or lower back, please book our signature massage which provides deeper pressure.

Oils used in Ayurvedic are specially selected for you. You will complete a detailed consultation on arrival at the cabin to identify your dosha type; vata, pitta, or kalph. For instance, if the massage therapist believes you need the flow of vata, they will use warm oils, whereas if they believe you need to improve the flow of pitta, they will use a cooler oil to calm.

Benefits of Abhyanga massage:

Deep relaxation Stress relief Increases vitality, rejuvenating, and repairing Energy balancing and harmony Oleation of joints (helps prevent arthritis and rheumatism) Calms the mind and pacifies vata Promotes healthy skin Increases body awareness

What to expect

On arrival at the Holistic Matters cabin, you will be offered complimentary herbal tea and a nutritional snack while I complete a detailed consultation. At the start of every treatment. I will also use deep breathing exercises to dispel any negative thoughts. You will also enjoy an Indian herbal foot cleanse, using hot mitts combined with reflexology pressure points, to relax you into your treatments. I will always allow an extra 15 minutes after each treatment, so there is no need to rush back into the busyness of life.

All treatments are tailored to your specific needs. I am environmentally conscious and only offer treatments with natural ingredients and packaging.